‘It’s up to Barcelona & Dembele’ – Koeman responds to loan rumours

The Dutch head coach has insisted that while he still “counts on” the French winger, it’s up the player if he decides he wants to leave.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has issued a response to the rumours linking Ousmane Dembele with a move to Manchester United.

United are reportedly in talks to sign Dembele on a season-long loan and hope to finalise a deal before the transfer window shuts on October 5.

Koeman addressed the speculation over the Frenchman’s future at a press conference on Wednesday, telling reporters: “The first thing to say is that it is up to the club and to the player.